Chief Systems Engineer/Architect Lead

MicroHealth, LLC•Chicago, IL
•$165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

MicroHealth is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer/Architect Lead to serve as the senior technical advisor and subject matter expert supporting USMEPCOM leadership in systems engineering and technical innovation. The role involves designing and developing solutions to complex application, systems administration, and network challenges, as well as performing systems management and integration functions across network domains. The employee must hold an active Secret Clearance. The position requires at least five years of experience providing enterprise-level IT architecture and engineering services across network domains, at least one cloud security or cloud-related technology certification, and at least one year of experience delivering executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel. Preferred qualifications include additional cloud-related certifications, ITIL certification, IASAE III certification, and foundational advanced-standard certifications. Salary is $165,000–$185,000. Compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and business and organizational needs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO; commuter benefits; an employee assistance program; and educational reimbursement. The job regularly requires sitting; frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing; and occasionally requires standing. The employee may lift or move objects weighing up to five pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. MicroHealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides a process for requesting reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience providing enterprise-level IT architecture and engineering services across network domains.
  • At least one cloud security certification (for example, CompTIA or Cloud Security Alliance) or cloud-related technology certification (for example, MS, VMware, IBM, AWS, or Google).
  • At least one year of experience providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Two or more cloud-related technology certifications (for example, MS, VMware, IBM, AWS, or Google).
  • One or more ITIL certifications.
  • IASAE III certification (for example, CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP).
  • Foundational Qualifications – Advanced Standard certification (for example, CCNA, Security+CE, CISSP, SSCP, CISM, or CASP/SecurityX).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the designated Chief Systems Engineer/Architect Lead and provide senior-level technical advisory support to USMEPCOM leadership.
  • Design and develop solutions to complex applications, systems administration, and network problems.
  • Perform systems management and integration functions across network domains.
  • Deliver executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel and stakeholders.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on systems engineering best practices and technical innovation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Educational reimbursement
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